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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.94, 1,405.50 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.94, 1,405.50 and 287.56 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.94 : 1,405.50 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.94/1,405.50 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.94x = 1,405.50 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.94x = 404,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,165.58/936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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