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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.93, 1,252.48 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.93, 1,252.48 and 287.12 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.93 : 1,252.48 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.93/1,252.48 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.93x = 1,252.48 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.93x = 359,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,610.28/834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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