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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,252.56 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,252.56 and 287.16 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,252.56 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,252.56 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,252.56 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 359,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,685.13/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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