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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.83, 1,406.82 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.83, 1,406.82 and 288.56 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.83 : 1,406.82 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.83/1,406.82 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.83x = 1,406.82 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.83x = 405,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,954.96/937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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