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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.76, 1,256.61 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.76, 1,256.61 and 290.00 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.76 : 1,256.61 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.76/1,256.61 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.76x = 1,256.61 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.76x = 364,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,410.62/837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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