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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.29, 1,255.90 and 289.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.29, 1,255.90 and 289.49 is: 434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.29 : 1,255.90 = 289.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.29/1,255.90 = 289.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.29x = 1,255.90 × 289.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.29x = 363,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,570.49/837.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.22

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