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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.72, 1,403.60 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.72, 1,403.60 and 286.44 is: 429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.72 : 1,403.60 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.72/1,403.60 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.72x = 1,403.60 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.72x = 402,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,047.18/935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.67

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