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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.03, 1,404.33 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.03, 1,404.33 and 286.83 is: 430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.03 : 1,404.33 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.03/1,404.33 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.03x = 1,404.33 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.03x = 402,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,803.97/936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.33

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