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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.62, 1,254.88 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.62, 1,254.88 and 288.81 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.62 : 1,254.88 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.62/1,254.88 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.62x = 1,254.88 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.62x = 362,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,420.45/836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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