Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.36, 1,404 and 798.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 936.36, 1,404 and 798.84 is: 1,197.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936.36 : 1,404 = 798.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936.36/1,404 = 798.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936.36x = 1,404 × 798.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936.36x = 1,121,571.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,571.36/936.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197.80
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