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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.96, 1,401.60 and 754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.96, 1,401.60 and 754.56 is: 1,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.96 : 1,401.60 = 754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.96/1,401.60 = 754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.96x = 1,401.60 × 754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.96x = 1,057,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,591.30/936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.75

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