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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.98, 1,256.66 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.98, 1,256.66 and 290.02 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.98 : 1,256.66 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.98/1,256.66 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.98x = 1,256.66 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.98x = 364,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,456.53/837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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