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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.80, 1,403.40 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.80, 1,403.40 and 551.60 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.80 : 1,403.40 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.80/1,403.40 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.80x = 1,403.40 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.80x = 774,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,115.44/936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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