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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.25, 1,255.95 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.25, 1,255.95 and 260.13 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.25 : 1,255.95 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.25/1,255.95 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.25x = 1,255.95 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.25x = 326,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,710.27/837.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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