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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,253.60 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,253.60 and 287.82 is: 431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,253.60 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,253.60 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,253.60 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 360,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,815.49/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.79

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