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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.75, 1,255.55 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.75, 1,255.55 and 374.86 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.75 : 1,255.55 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.75/1,255.55 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.75x = 1,255.55 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.75x = 470,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,655.17/836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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