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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.32, 1,403.80 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.32, 1,403.80 and 286.68 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.32 : 1,403.80 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.32/1,403.80 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.32x = 1,403.80 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.32x = 402,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,441.38/936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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