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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.09, 1,255.80 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.09, 1,255.80 and 289.13 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.09 : 1,255.80 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.09/1,255.80 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.09x = 1,255.80 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.09x = 363,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,083.18/837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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