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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.67, 1,405.28 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.67, 1,405.28 and 545.96 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.67 : 1,405.28 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.67/1,405.28 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.67x = 1,405.28 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.67x = 767,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,226.67/936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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