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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,405.22 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,405.22 and 503.64 is: 755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,405.22 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,405.22 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,405.22 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 707,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,722.48/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.97

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