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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.90, 1,253.96 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.90, 1,253.96 and 287.94 is: 431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.90 : 1,253.96 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.90/1,253.96 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.90x = 1,253.96 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.90x = 361,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,064.15/835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.94

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