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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,402.52 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,402.52 and 285.75 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,402.52 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,402.52 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,402.52 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 400,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,768.66/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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