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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.04, 1,255.20 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.04, 1,255.20 and 259.84 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.04 : 1,255.20 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.04/1,255.20 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.04x = 1,255.20 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.04x = 326,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,151.17/837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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