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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,405.28 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,405.28 and 551.25 is: 826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,405.28 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,405.28 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,405.28 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 774,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,657.84/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.91

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