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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.74, 1,253.28 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.74, 1,253.28 and 287.76 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.74 : 1,253.28 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.74/1,253.28 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.74x = 1,253.28 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.74x = 360,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,643.85/835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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