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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.11, 1,255.82 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.11, 1,255.82 and 289.27 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.11 : 1,255.82 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.11/1,255.82 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.11x = 1,255.82 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.11x = 363,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,264.77/837.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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