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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.78, 1,403.71 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.78, 1,403.71 and 545.81 is: 817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.78 : 1,403.71 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.78/1,403.71 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.78x = 1,403.71 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.78x = 766,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,157.44/936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.87

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