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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.22, 1,254.24 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.22, 1,254.24 and 288.36 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.22 : 1,254.24 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.22/1,254.24 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.22x = 1,254.24 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.22x = 361,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,672.65/836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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