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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.37, 1,253.18 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.37, 1,253.18 and 287.71 is: 431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.37 : 1,253.18 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.37/1,253.18 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.37x = 1,253.18 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.37x = 360,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,552.42/835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.61

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