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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.78, 1,404.68 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.78, 1,404.68 and 287.34 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.78 : 1,404.68 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.78/1,404.68 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.78x = 1,404.68 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.78x = 403,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,620.75/936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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