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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.77, 1,257.75 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.77, 1,257.75 and 290.76 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.77 : 1,257.75 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.77/1,257.75 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.77x = 1,257.75 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.77x = 365,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,703.39/838.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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