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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.47, 1,256.46 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.47, 1,256.46 and 282.11 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.47 : 1,256.46 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.47/1,256.46 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.47x = 1,256.46 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.47x = 354,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,459.93/837.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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