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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,403.44 and 525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,403.44 and 525.91 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,403.44 = 525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,403.44 = 525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,403.44 × 525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 738,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,075.76/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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