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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.35, 1,404.89 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.35, 1,404.89 and 415.99 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.35 : 1,404.89 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.35/1,404.89 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.35x = 1,404.89 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.35x = 584,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,420.19/936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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