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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.13, 1,254.30 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.13, 1,254.30 and 288.44 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.13 : 1,254.30 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.13/1,254.30 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.13x = 1,254.30 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.13x = 361,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,782.58/836.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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