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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.43, 1,407.20 and 875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.43, 1,407.20 and 875.48 is: 1,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.43 : 1,407.20 = 875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.43/1,407.20 = 875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.43x = 1,407.20 × 875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.43x = 1,231,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,964.04/936.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.60

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