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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.63, 1,403.72 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.63, 1,403.72 and 387.84 is: 581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.63 : 1,403.72 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.63/1,403.72 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.63x = 1,403.72 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.63x = 544,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,419.73/935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.88

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