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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.51, 1,405.35 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.51, 1,405.35 and 525.92 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.51 : 1,405.35 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.51/1,405.35 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.51x = 1,405.35 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.51x = 739,094.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,094.65/936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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