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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.47, 1,403.90 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.47, 1,403.90 and 503.12 is: 754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.47 : 1,403.90 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.47/1,403.90 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.47x = 1,403.90 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.47x = 706,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,327.65/936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.24

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