Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.02, 1,404 and 286.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 936.02, 1,404 and 286.64 is: 429.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936.02 : 1,404 = 286.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936.02/1,404 = 286.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936.02x = 1,404 × 286.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936.02x = 402,442.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,442.56/936.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429.95
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