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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.47, 1,254.96 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.47, 1,254.96 and 281.11 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.47 : 1,254.96 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.47/1,254.96 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.47x = 1,254.96 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.47x = 352,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,783.36/836.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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