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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.79, 1,254.28 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.79, 1,254.28 and 373.93 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.79 : 1,254.28 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.79/1,254.28 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.79x = 1,254.28 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.79x = 469,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,013.55/836.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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