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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.84, 1,403.64 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.84, 1,403.64 and 286.40 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.84 : 1,403.64 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.84/1,403.64 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.84x = 1,403.64 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.84x = 402,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,002.50/935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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