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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.82, 1,405.14 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.82, 1,405.14 and 287.50 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.82 : 1,405.14 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.82/1,405.14 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.82x = 1,405.14 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.82x = 403,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,977.75/936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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