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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,255.30 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,255.30 and 289.08 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,255.30 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,255.30 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,255.30 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 362,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,881.40/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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