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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,403.53 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,403.53 and 286.40 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,403.53 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,403.53 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,403.53 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 401,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,973.78/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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