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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.47, 1,404.71 and 520.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.47, 1,404.71 and 520.27 is: 780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.47 : 1,404.71 = 520.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.47/1,404.71 = 520.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.47x = 1,404.71 × 520.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.47x = 730,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,824.31/936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.40

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