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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.55, 1,254.87 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.55, 1,254.87 and 281.25 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.55 : 1,254.87 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.55/1,254.87 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.55x = 1,254.87 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.55x = 352,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,932.19/836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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