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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,252.05 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,252.05 and 287.50 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,252.05 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,252.05 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,252.05 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 359,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,964.38/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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