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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.80, 1,254 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.80, 1,254 and 258.72 is: 388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.80 : 1,254 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.80/1,254 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.80x = 1,254 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.80x = 324,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,434.88/835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.17

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