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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.37, 1,254.59 and 288.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.37, 1,254.59 and 288.61 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.37 : 1,254.59 = 288.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.37/1,254.59 = 288.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.37x = 1,254.59 × 288.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.37x = 362,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,087.22/836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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