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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.18, 1,255.88 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.18, 1,255.88 and 289.33 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.18 : 1,255.88 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.18/1,255.88 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.18x = 1,255.88 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.18x = 363,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,361.34/837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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