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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,254.87 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,254.87 and 259.34 is: 389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,254.87 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,254.87 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,254.87 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 325,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,431.71/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.06

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