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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,253.25 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,253.25 and 287.57 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,253.25 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,253.25 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,253.25 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 360,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,399.16/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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