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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.23, 1,255.82 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.23, 1,255.82 and 260.11 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.23 : 1,255.82 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.23/1,255.82 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.23x = 1,255.82 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.23x = 326,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,645.06/837.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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