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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.85, 1,406.79 and 288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.85, 1,406.79 and 288.59 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.85 : 1,406.79 = 288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.85/1,406.79 = 288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.85x = 1,406.79 × 288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.85x = 405,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,978.49/937.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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