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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.99, 1,256.49 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.99, 1,256.49 and 290.03 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.99 : 1,256.49 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.99/1,256.49 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.99x = 1,256.49 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.99x = 364,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,413.51/837.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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