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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,403.22 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,403.22 and 286.14 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,403.22 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,403.22 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,403.22 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 401,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,517.37/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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