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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.79, 1,403.98 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.79, 1,403.98 and 286.52 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.79 : 1,403.98 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.79/1,403.98 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.79x = 1,403.98 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.79x = 402,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,268.35/935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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