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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,256.25 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,256.25 and 282.07 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,256.25 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,256.25 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,256.25 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 354,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,350.44/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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