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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,404.58 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,404.58 and 287.06 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,404.58 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,404.58 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,404.58 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 403,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,198.73/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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