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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.59, 1,256.73 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.59, 1,256.73 and 290.16 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.59 : 1,256.73 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.59/1,256.73 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.59x = 1,256.73 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.59x = 364,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,645.04/837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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