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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.50, 1,252.49 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.50, 1,252.49 and 287.56 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.50 : 1,252.49 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.50/1,252.49 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.50x = 1,252.49 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.50x = 360,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,166.02/835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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