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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,253.98 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,253.98 and 280.54 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,253.98 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,253.98 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,253.98 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 351,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,788.76/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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