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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.94, 1,555.36 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.94, 1,555.36 and 256.93 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.94 : 1,555.36 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.94/1,555.36 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.94x = 1,555.36 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.94x = 399,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,618.64/1,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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