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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.04, 1,404.28 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.04, 1,404.28 and 286.76 is: 430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.04 : 1,404.28 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.04/1,404.28 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.04x = 1,404.28 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.04x = 402,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,691.33/936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.21

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