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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.03, 1,256.99 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.03, 1,256.99 and 260.89 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.03 : 1,256.99 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.03/1,256.99 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.03x = 1,256.99 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.03x = 327,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,934.82/838.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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