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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.93, 1,256.58 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.93, 1,256.58 and 290.01 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.93 : 1,256.58 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.93/1,256.58 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.93x = 1,256.58 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.93x = 364,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,420.77/837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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