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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,404.48 and 526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,404.48 and 526.60 is: 789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,404.48 = 526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,404.48 = 526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,404.48 × 526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 739,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,595.66/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.61

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