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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.75, 1,253.79 and 287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.75, 1,253.79 and 287.95 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.75 : 1,253.79 = 287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.75/1,253.79 = 287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.75x = 1,253.79 × 287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.75x = 361,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,027.39/835.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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