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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,405.83 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,405.83 and 287.84 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,405.83 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,405.83 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,405.83 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 404,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,654.11/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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