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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.58, 1,254.95 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.58, 1,254.95 and 288.69 is: 433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.58 : 1,254.95 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.58/1,254.95 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.58x = 1,254.95 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.58x = 362,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,291.52/836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.06

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