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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.95, 1,403.94 and 286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.95, 1,403.94 and 286.69 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.95 : 1,403.94 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.95/1,403.94 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.95x = 1,403.94 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.95x = 402,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,495.56/935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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