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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,253.72 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,253.72 and 287.85 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,253.72 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,253.72 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,253.72 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 360,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,883.30/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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