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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.64, 1,405.29 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.64, 1,405.29 and 416.59 is: 625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.64 : 1,405.29 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.64/1,405.29 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.64x = 1,405.29 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.64x = 585,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,429.76/936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.03

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