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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,401.75 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,401.75 and 285.21 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,401.75 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,401.75 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,401.75 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 399,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,793.12/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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