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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.35, 1,402.01 and 524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.35, 1,402.01 and 524.31 is: 785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.35 : 1,402.01 = 524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.35/1,402.01 = 524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.35x = 1,402.01 × 524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.35x = 735,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,085.24/936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.06

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