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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.33, 1,254.59 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.33, 1,254.59 and 288.45 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.33 : 1,254.59 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.33/1,254.59 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.33x = 1,254.59 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.33x = 361,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,885.04/836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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