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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.24, 1,403.82 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.24, 1,403.82 and 286.80 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.24 : 1,403.82 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.24/1,403.82 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.24x = 1,403.82 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.24x = 402,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,615.58/936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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