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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.86, 1,256.80 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.86, 1,256.80 and 290.04 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.86 : 1,256.80 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.86/1,256.80 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.86x = 1,256.80 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.86x = 364,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,521.55/837.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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