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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.34, 1,404.51 and 525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.34, 1,404.51 and 525.86 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.34 : 1,404.51 = 525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.34/1,404.51 = 525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.34x = 1,404.51 × 525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.34x = 738,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,575.63/936.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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