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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.16, 1,252.86 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.16, 1,252.86 and 287.21 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.16 : 1,252.86 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.16/1,252.86 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.16x = 1,252.86 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.16x = 359,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,827.66/835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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