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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,256.22 and 289.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,256.22 and 289.49 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,256.22 = 289.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,256.22 = 289.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,256.22 × 289.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 363,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,656.85/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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