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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.03, 1,255.63 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.03, 1,255.63 and 289.22 is: 433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.03 : 1,255.63 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.03/1,255.63 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.03x = 1,255.63 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.03x = 363,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,153.31/837.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.86

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