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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.53, 1,254.74 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.53, 1,254.74 and 259.39 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.53 : 1,254.74 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.53/1,254.74 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.53x = 1,254.74 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.53x = 325,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,465.71/836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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