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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.95, 1,404.96 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.95, 1,404.96 and 590.56 is: 885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.95 : 1,404.96 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.95/1,404.96 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.95x = 1,404.96 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.95x = 829,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,707.45/936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.55

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