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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.49, 1,253.70 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.49, 1,253.70 and 287.79 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.49 : 1,253.70 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.49/1,253.70 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.49x = 1,253.70 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.49x = 360,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,802.32/835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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