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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.63, 1,402.11 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.63, 1,402.11 and 285.35 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.63 : 1,402.11 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.63/1,402.11 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.63x = 1,402.11 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.63x = 400,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,085.08/934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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