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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,253.79 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,253.79 and 288.11 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,253.79 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,253.79 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,253.79 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 361,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,223.17/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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