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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.17, 1,401.66 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.17, 1,401.66 and 607.49 is: 909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.17 : 1,401.66 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.17/1,401.66 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.17x = 1,401.66 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.17x = 851,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,500.57/936.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.55

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