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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,252.78 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,252.78 and 287.76 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,252.78 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,252.78 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,252.78 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 360,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,503.95/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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