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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.74, 1,256.62 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.74, 1,256.62 and 260.62 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.74 : 1,256.62 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.74/1,256.62 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.74x = 1,256.62 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.74x = 327,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,500.30/837.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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