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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.81, 1,403.04 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.81, 1,403.04 and 286.19 is: 429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.81 : 1,403.04 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.81/1,403.04 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.81x = 1,403.04 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.81x = 401,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,536.02/935.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.08

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