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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.35, 1,256.33 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.35, 1,256.33 and 289.59 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.35 : 1,256.33 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.35/1,256.33 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.35x = 1,256.33 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.35x = 363,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,818.43/837.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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