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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.82, 1,405.85 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.82, 1,405.85 and 526.32 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.82 : 1,405.85 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.82/1,405.85 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.82x = 1,405.85 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.82x = 739,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,926.97/936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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