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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.28, 1,255.86 and 260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.28, 1,255.86 and 260.14 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.28 : 1,255.86 = 260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.28/1,255.86 = 260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.28x = 1,255.86 × 260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.28x = 326,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,699.42/837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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