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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.32, 1,254.40 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.32, 1,254.40 and 259.04 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.32 : 1,254.40 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.32/1,254.40 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.32x = 1,254.40 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.32x = 324,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,939.78/836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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