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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.36, 1,254.78 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.36, 1,254.78 and 259.40 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.36 : 1,254.78 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.36/1,254.78 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.36x = 1,254.78 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.36x = 325,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,489.93/836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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