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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,254.74 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,254.74 and 288.74 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,254.74 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,254.74 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,254.74 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 362,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,295.32/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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