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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.78, 1,402.44 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.78, 1,402.44 and 285.62 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.78 : 1,402.44 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.78/1,402.44 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.78x = 1,402.44 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.78x = 400,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,564.91/934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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