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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.22, 1,254 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.22, 1,254 and 288.24 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.22 : 1,254 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.22/1,254 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.22x = 1,254 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.22x = 361,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,452.96/836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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