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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,406.85 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,406.85 and 288.55 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,406.85 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,406.85 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,406.85 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 405,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,946.57/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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