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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.79, 1,403.87 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.79, 1,403.87 and 286.47 is: 429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.79 : 1,403.87 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.79/1,403.87 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.79x = 1,403.87 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.79x = 402,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,165.21/935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.76

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