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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,402.85 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,402.85 and 286.20 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,402.85 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,402.85 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,402.85 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 401,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,496.39/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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