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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.93, 1,256.88 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.93, 1,256.88 and 252.92 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.93 : 1,256.88 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.93/1,256.88 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.93x = 1,256.88 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.93x = 317,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,890.09/837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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