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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.68, 1,404.84 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.68, 1,404.84 and 416.84 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.68 : 1,404.84 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.68/1,404.84 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.68x = 1,404.84 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.68x = 585,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,593.51/936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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