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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,401.93 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,401.93 and 285.42 is: 428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,401.93 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,401.93 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,401.93 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 400,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,138.86/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.10

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