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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.79, 1,255.62 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.79, 1,255.62 and 374.90 is: 562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.79 : 1,255.62 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.79/1,255.62 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.79x = 1,255.62 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.79x = 470,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,725.66/836.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.54

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