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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.48, 1,253.48 and 287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.48, 1,253.48 and 287.72 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.48 : 1,253.48 = 287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.48/1,253.48 = 287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.48x = 1,253.48 × 287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.48x = 360,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,651.27/835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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