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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,252.80 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,252.80 and 287.70 is: 431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,252.80 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,252.80 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,252.80 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 360,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,430.56/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.57

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