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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.22, 1,255.46 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.22, 1,255.46 and 259.96 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.22 : 1,255.46 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.22/1,255.46 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.22x = 1,255.46 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.22x = 326,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,369.38/837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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