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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.88, 1,406.85 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.88, 1,406.85 and 288.62 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.88 : 1,406.85 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.88/1,406.85 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.88x = 1,406.85 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.88x = 406,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,045.05/937.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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