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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.89, 1,256.96 and 289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.89, 1,256.96 and 289.97 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.89 : 1,256.96 = 289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.89/1,256.96 = 289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.89x = 1,256.96 × 289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.89x = 364,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,479.24/837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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