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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.26, 1,252.86 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.26, 1,252.86 and 287.12 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.26 : 1,252.86 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.26/1,252.86 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.26x = 1,252.86 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.26x = 359,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,721.16/835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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