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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.95, 1,415.37 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.95, 1,415.37 and 285.63 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.95 : 1,415.37 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.95/1,415.37 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.95x = 1,415.37 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.95x = 404,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,272.13/943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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