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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.18, 1,254.20 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.18, 1,254.20 and 259 is: 388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.18 : 1,254.20 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.18/1,254.20 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.18x = 1,254.20 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.18x = 324,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,837.80/836.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.48

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