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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,255.10 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,255.10 and 289.17 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,255.10 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,255.10 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,255.10 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 362,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,935.82/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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