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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.20, 1,404.78 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.20, 1,404.78 and 416.70 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.20 : 1,404.78 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.20/1,404.78 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.20x = 1,404.78 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.20x = 585,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,373.39/936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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