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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.53, 1,254.66 and 288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.53, 1,254.66 and 288.73 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.53 : 1,254.66 = 288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.53/1,254.66 = 288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.53x = 1,254.66 × 288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.53x = 362,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,257.98/836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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