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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.46, 1,404.18 and 607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.46, 1,404.18 and 607.36 is: 910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.46 : 1,404.18 = 607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.46/1,404.18 = 607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.46x = 1,404.18 × 607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.46x = 852,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,842.76/936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.71

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