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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.79, 1,253.69 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.79, 1,253.69 and 258.66 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.79 : 1,253.69 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.79/1,253.69 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.79x = 1,253.69 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.79x = 324,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,278.16/835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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