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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,404.12 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,404.12 and 286.73 is: 430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,404.12 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,404.12 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,404.12 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 402,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,603.33/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.16

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