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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.78, 1,252.17 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.78, 1,252.17 and 372.45 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.78 : 1,252.17 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.78/1,252.17 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.78x = 1,252.17 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.78x = 466,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,368.37/834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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