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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.67, 1,254.16 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.67, 1,254.16 and 288.47 is: 432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.67 : 1,254.16 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.67/1,254.16 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.67x = 1,254.16 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.67x = 361,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,787.54/836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.41

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