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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.96, 1,405.71 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.96, 1,405.71 and 388.86 is: 583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.96 : 1,405.71 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.96/1,405.71 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.96x = 1,405.71 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.96x = 546,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,624.39/936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.40

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