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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.99, 1,254.17 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.99, 1,254.17 and 280.80 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.99 : 1,254.17 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.99/1,254.17 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.99x = 1,254.17 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.99x = 352,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,171.64/835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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