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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.82, 1,255.35 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.82, 1,255.35 and 281.64 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.82 : 1,255.35 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.82/1,255.35 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.82x = 1,255.35 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.82x = 353,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,556.77/836.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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