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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.24, 1,254.22 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.24, 1,254.22 and 259.07 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.24 : 1,254.22 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.24/1,254.22 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.24x = 1,254.22 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.24x = 324,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,923.86/836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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