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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,253.72 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,253.72 and 287.88 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,253.72 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,253.72 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,253.72 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 360,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,920.91/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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