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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.22, 1,404.53 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.22, 1,404.53 and 286.93 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.22 : 1,404.53 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.22/1,404.53 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.22x = 1,404.53 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.22x = 403,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,001.79/936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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