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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,252.71 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,252.71 and 287.94 is: 431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,252.71 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,252.71 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,252.71 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 360,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,697.61/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.43

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