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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.16, 1,255.75 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.16, 1,255.75 and 289.35 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.16 : 1,255.75 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.16/1,255.75 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.16x = 1,255.75 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.16x = 363,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,351.26/837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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