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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,255.06 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,255.06 and 281.48 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,255.06 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,255.06 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,255.06 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 353,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,274.29/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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