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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.76, 1,405.02 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.76, 1,405.02 and 287.44 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.76 : 1,405.02 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.76/1,405.02 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.76x = 1,405.02 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.76x = 403,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,858.95/936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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