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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,403.56 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,403.56 and 442.76 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,403.56 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,403.56 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,403.56 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 621,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,440.23/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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