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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,404 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,404 and 519.54 is: 779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,404 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,404 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,404 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 729,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,434.16/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.16

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