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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.10, 1,255.28 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.10, 1,255.28 and 259.66 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.10 : 1,255.28 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.10/1,255.28 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.10x = 1,255.28 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.10x = 325,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,946.00/837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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