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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.82, 1,405.03 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.82, 1,405.03 and 287.43 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.82 : 1,405.03 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.82/1,405.03 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.82x = 1,405.03 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.82x = 403,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,847.77/936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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