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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.87, 1,405.30 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.87, 1,405.30 and 287.61 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.87 : 1,405.30 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.87/1,405.30 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.87x = 1,405.30 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.87x = 404,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,178.33/936.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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