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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.08, 1,253.69 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.08, 1,253.69 and 280.59 is: 420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.08 : 1,253.69 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.08/1,253.69 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.08x = 1,253.69 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.08x = 351,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,772.88/836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.74

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