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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,252.97 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,252.97 and 287.38 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,252.97 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,252.97 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,252.97 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 360,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,079.73/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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