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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.19, 1,402.65 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.19, 1,402.65 and 285.98 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.19 : 1,402.65 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.19/1,402.65 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.19x = 1,402.65 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.19x = 401,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,122.83/935.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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