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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.26, 1,402.94 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.26, 1,402.94 and 285.94 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.26 : 1,402.94 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.26/1,402.94 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.26x = 1,402.94 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.26x = 401,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,151.73/935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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