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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,404.48 and 546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,404.48 and 546.76 is: 819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,404.48 = 546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,404.48 = 546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,404.48 × 546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 767,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,913.48/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.87

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