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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,405.89 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,405.89 and 287.75 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,405.89 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,405.89 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,405.89 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 404,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,548.36/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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