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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,404.99 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,404.99 and 287.37 is: 431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,404.99 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,404.99 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,404.99 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 403,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,751.98/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.07

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