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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.83, 1,256.72 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.83, 1,256.72 and 290.00 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.83 : 1,256.72 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.83/1,256.72 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.83x = 1,256.72 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.83x = 364,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,450.49/837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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