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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,403.37 and 545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,403.37 and 545.85 is: 817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,403.37 = 545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,403.37 = 545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,403.37 × 545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 766,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,029.51/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.70

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