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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,256.18 and 289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,256.18 and 289.45 is: 434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,256.18 = 289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,256.18 = 289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,256.18 × 289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 363,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,593.57/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.23

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