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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.46, 1,405.77 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.46, 1,405.77 and 504.46 is: 757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.46 : 1,405.77 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.46/1,405.77 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.46x = 1,405.77 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.46x = 709,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,154.73/936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.27

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