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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.87, 1,256.80 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.87, 1,256.80 and 290 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.87 : 1,256.80 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.87/1,256.80 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.87x = 1,256.80 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.87x = 364,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,472/837.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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