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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,403.86 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,403.86 and 286.49 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,403.86 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,403.86 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,403.86 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 402,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,183.40/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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