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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,405.35 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,405.35 and 526.50 is: 789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,405.35 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,405.35 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,405.35 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 739,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,916.78/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.98

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