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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.54, 1,401.48 and 782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.54, 1,401.48 and 782.64 is: 1,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.54 : 1,401.48 = 782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.54/1,401.48 = 782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.54x = 1,401.48 × 782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.54x = 1,096,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,854.31/936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.18

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