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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.72, 1,405.08 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.72, 1,405.08 and 287.48 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.72 : 1,405.08 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.72/1,405.08 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.72x = 1,405.08 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.72x = 403,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,932.40/936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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