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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.08, 1,255.19 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.08, 1,255.19 and 281.59 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.08 : 1,255.19 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.08/1,255.19 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.08x = 1,255.19 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.08x = 353,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,448.95/837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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