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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.76, 1,255.14 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.76, 1,255.14 and 259.50 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.76 : 1,255.14 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.76/1,255.14 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.76x = 1,255.14 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.76x = 325,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,708.83/836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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