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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.03, 1,402.55 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.03, 1,402.55 and 285.77 is: 428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.03 : 1,402.55 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.03/1,402.55 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.03x = 1,402.55 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.03x = 400,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,806.71/935.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.66

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