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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.60, 1,255.42 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.60, 1,255.42 and 374.68 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.60 : 1,255.42 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.60/1,255.42 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.60x = 1,255.42 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.60x = 470,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,380.77/836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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