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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,405.89 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,405.89 and 287.76 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,405.89 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,405.89 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,405.89 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 404,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,558.91/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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