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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,404.01 and 286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,404.01 and 286.75 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,404.01 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,404.01 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,404.01 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 402,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,599.87/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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