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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.12, 1,405.71 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.12, 1,405.71 and 287.86 is: 431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.12 : 1,405.71 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.12/1,405.71 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.12x = 1,405.71 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.12x = 404,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,647.68/937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.80

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