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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.64, 1,403.46 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.64, 1,403.46 and 286.36 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.64 : 1,403.46 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.64/1,403.46 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.64x = 1,403.46 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.64x = 401,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,894.81/935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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