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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.57, 1,403.64 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.57, 1,403.64 and 806.58 is: 1,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.57 : 1,403.64 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.57/1,403.64 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.57x = 1,403.64 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.57x = 1,132,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,147.95/936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.82

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