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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.55, 1,253.28 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.55, 1,253.28 and 287.54 is: 431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.55 : 1,253.28 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.55/1,253.28 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.55x = 1,253.28 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.55x = 360,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,368.13/835.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.29

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