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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.84, 1,253.83 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.84, 1,253.83 and 287.80 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.84 : 1,253.83 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.84/1,253.83 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.84x = 1,253.83 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.84x = 360,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,852.27/835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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