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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.26, 1,403.11 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.26, 1,403.11 and 285.99 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.26 : 1,403.11 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.26/1,403.11 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.26x = 1,403.11 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.26x = 401,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,266.98/935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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