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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.46, 1,256.27 and 289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.46, 1,256.27 and 289.57 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.46 : 1,256.27 = 289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.46/1,256.27 = 289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.46x = 1,256.27 × 289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.46x = 363,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,778.10/837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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