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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.95, 1,256.85 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.95, 1,256.85 and 290.12 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.95 : 1,256.85 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.95/1,256.85 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.95x = 1,256.85 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.95x = 364,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,631.04/837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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