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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.39, 1,252.99 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.39, 1,252.99 and 287.50 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.39 : 1,252.99 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.39/1,252.99 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.39x = 1,252.99 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.39x = 360,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,234.63/835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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