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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.84, 1,255.34 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.84, 1,255.34 and 281.52 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.84 : 1,255.34 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.84/1,255.34 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.84x = 1,255.34 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.84x = 353,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,401.91/836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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