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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.64, 1,256.70 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.64, 1,256.70 and 260.56 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.64 : 1,256.70 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.64/1,256.70 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.64x = 1,256.70 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.64x = 327,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,445.75/837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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