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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.80, 1,256.66 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.80, 1,256.66 and 260.68 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.80 : 1,256.66 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.80/1,256.66 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.80x = 1,256.66 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.80x = 327,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,586.13/837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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