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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,404.54 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,404.54 and 287.19 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,404.54 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,404.54 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,404.54 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 403,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,369.84/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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