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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.66, 1,402.86 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.66, 1,402.86 and 387.34 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.66 : 1,402.86 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.66/1,402.86 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.66x = 1,402.86 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.66x = 543,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,383.79/935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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