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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.05, 1,252.77 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.05, 1,252.77 and 287.14 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.05 : 1,252.77 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.05/1,252.77 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.05x = 1,252.77 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.05x = 359,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,720.38/835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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