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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.62, 1,403.71 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.62, 1,403.71 and 416.77 is: 624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.62 : 1,403.71 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.62/1,403.71 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.62x = 1,403.71 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.62x = 585,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,024.22/936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.61

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