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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.87, 1,405.26 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.87, 1,405.26 and 388.65 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.87 : 1,405.26 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.87/1,405.26 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.87x = 1,405.26 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.87x = 546,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,154.30/936.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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