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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,403.64 and 763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,403.64 and 763.88 is: 1,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,403.64 = 763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,403.64 = 763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,403.64 × 763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 1,072,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,205.51/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.31

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