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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.98, 1,405.49 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.98, 1,405.49 and 287.71 is: 431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.98 : 1,405.49 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.98/1,405.49 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.98x = 1,405.49 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.98x = 404,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,373.53/936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.57

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