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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.80, 1,403.39 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.80, 1,403.39 and 524.68 is: 786.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.80 : 1,403.39 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.80/1,403.39 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.80x = 1,403.39 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.80x = 736,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,324.53/936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.00

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