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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.24, 1,254.57 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.24, 1,254.57 and 259.16 is: 388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.24 : 1,254.57 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.24/1,254.57 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.24x = 1,254.57 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.24x = 325,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,134.36/836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.81

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