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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,404.84 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,404.84 and 416.54 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,404.84 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,404.84 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,404.84 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 585,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,177.13/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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