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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,402.14 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,402.14 and 285.50 is: 428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,402.14 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,402.14 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,402.14 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 400,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,310.97/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.23

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