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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.94, 1,255.41 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.94, 1,255.41 and 259.83 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.94 : 1,255.41 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.94/1,255.41 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.94x = 1,255.41 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.94x = 326,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,193.18/836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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