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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.87, 1,403.80 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.87, 1,403.80 and 286.61 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.87 : 1,403.80 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.87/1,403.80 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.87x = 1,403.80 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.87x = 402,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,335.38/935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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