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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.23, 1,253.47 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.23, 1,253.47 and 288.22 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.23 : 1,253.47 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.23/1,253.47 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.23x = 1,253.47 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.23x = 361,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,275.12/836.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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