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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.77, 1,403.36 and 524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.77, 1,403.36 and 524.66 is: 785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.77 : 1,403.36 = 524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.77/1,403.36 = 524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.77x = 1,403.36 × 524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.77x = 736,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,279.18/936.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.98

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