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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.71, 1,255.20 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.71, 1,255.20 and 288.76 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.71 : 1,255.20 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.71/1,255.20 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.71x = 1,255.20 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.71x = 362,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,451.55/836.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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