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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.38, 1,404.10 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.38, 1,404.10 and 546.52 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.38 : 1,404.10 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.38/1,404.10 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.38x = 1,404.10 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.38x = 767,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,368.73/936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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