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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.35, 1,252.86 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.35, 1,252.86 and 287.58 is: 431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.35 : 1,252.86 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.35/1,252.86 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.35x = 1,252.86 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.35x = 360,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,297.23/835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.31

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