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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.56, 1,404.14 and 590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.56, 1,404.14 and 590.09 is: 884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.56 : 1,404.14 = 590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.56/1,404.14 = 590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.56x = 1,404.14 × 590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.56x = 828,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,559.00/936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.68

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