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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,405.71 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,405.71 and 287.73 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,405.71 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,405.71 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,405.71 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 404,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,464.94/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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