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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.07, 1,255.56 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.07, 1,255.56 and 259.95 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.07 : 1,255.56 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.07/1,255.56 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.07x = 1,255.56 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.07x = 326,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,382.82/837.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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