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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,406.77 and 288.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,406.77 and 288.57 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,406.77 = 288.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,406.77 = 288.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,406.77 × 288.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 405,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,950.90/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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