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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,404.66 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,404.66 and 287.22 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,404.66 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,404.66 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,404.66 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 403,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,446.45/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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