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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.95, 1,405.58 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.95, 1,405.58 and 287.54 is: 431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.95 : 1,405.58 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.95/1,405.58 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.95x = 1,405.58 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.95x = 404,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,152.01/936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.35

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