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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.69, 1,404.90 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.69, 1,404.90 and 546.54 is: 819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.69 : 1,404.90 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.69/1,404.90 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.69x = 1,404.90 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.69x = 767,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,834.05/936.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.73

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