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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.93, 1,404.84 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.93, 1,404.84 and 389.49 is: 584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.93 : 1,404.84 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.93/1,404.84 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.93x = 1,404.84 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.93x = 547,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,171.13/936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.00

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