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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.48, 1,255.32 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.48, 1,255.32 and 289.44 is: 433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.48 : 1,255.32 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.48/1,255.32 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.48x = 1,255.32 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.48x = 363,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,339.82/837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.85

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