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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.35, 1,404.71 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.35, 1,404.71 and 287.09 is: 430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.35 : 1,404.71 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.35/1,404.71 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.35x = 1,404.71 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.35x = 403,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,276.76/936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.69

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