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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,255.30 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,255.30 and 289.00 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,255.30 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,255.30 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,255.30 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 362,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,782.55/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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