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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.27, 1,256.12 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.27, 1,256.12 and 289.46 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.27 : 1,256.12 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.27/1,256.12 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.27x = 1,256.12 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.27x = 363,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,588.77/837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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