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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,403.70 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,403.70 and 545.80 is: 818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,403.70 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,403.70 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,403.70 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 766,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,139.46/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.04

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