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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.28, 1,405.34 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.28, 1,405.34 and 504.36 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.28 : 1,405.34 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.28/1,405.34 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.28x = 1,405.34 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.28x = 708,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,797.28/936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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