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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.94, 1,404.21 and 526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.94, 1,404.21 and 526.06 is: 788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.94 : 1,404.21 = 526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.94/1,404.21 = 526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.94x = 1,404.21 × 526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.94x = 738,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,698.71/936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.42

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