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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.83, 1,405.31 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.83, 1,405.31 and 287.58 is: 431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.83 : 1,405.31 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.83/1,405.31 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.83x = 1,405.31 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.83x = 404,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,139.05/936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.39

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