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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,251.96 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,251.96 and 287.44 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,251.96 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,251.96 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,251.96 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 359,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,855.69/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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