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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.92, 1,256.07 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.92, 1,256.07 and 350.71 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.92 : 1,256.07 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.92/1,256.07 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.92x = 1,256.07 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.92x = 440,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,516.31/837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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