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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.50, 1,256.14 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.50, 1,256.14 and 289.63 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.50 : 1,256.14 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.50/1,256.14 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.50x = 1,256.14 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.50x = 363,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,817.76/837.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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