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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,256.93 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,256.93 and 351.35 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,256.93 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,256.93 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,256.93 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 441,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,622.36/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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