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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.76, 1,402.36 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.76, 1,402.36 and 285.49 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.76 : 1,402.36 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.76/1,402.36 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.76x = 1,402.36 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.76x = 400,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,351.32/934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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