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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.79, 1,256.99 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.79, 1,256.99 and 350.73 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.79 : 1,256.99 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.79/1,256.99 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.79x = 1,256.99 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.79x = 440,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,862.35/837.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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