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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.61, 1,401.71 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.61, 1,401.71 and 285.26 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.61 : 1,401.71 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.61/1,401.71 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.61x = 1,401.71 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.61x = 399,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,843.36/934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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