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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.59, 1,255.05 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.59, 1,255.05 and 288.70 is: 433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.59 : 1,255.05 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.59/1,255.05 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.59x = 1,255.05 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.59x = 362,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,326.66/836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.10

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