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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.73, 1,255.11 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.73, 1,255.11 and 259.62 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.73 : 1,255.11 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.73/1,255.11 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.73x = 1,255.11 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.73x = 325,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,851.66/836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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