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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.53, 1,256.16 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.53, 1,256.16 and 289.73 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.53 : 1,256.16 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.53/1,256.16 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.53x = 1,256.16 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.53x = 363,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,947.24/837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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