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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.21, 1,252.64 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.21, 1,252.64 and 287.38 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.21 : 1,252.64 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.21/1,252.64 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.21x = 1,252.64 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.21x = 359,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,983.68/835.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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