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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.90, 1,406.64 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.90, 1,406.64 and 288.64 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.90 : 1,406.64 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.90/1,406.64 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.90x = 1,406.64 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.90x = 406,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,012.57/937.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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