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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.83, 1,255.20 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.83, 1,255.20 and 317.06 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.83 : 1,255.20 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.83/1,255.20 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.83x = 1,255.20 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.83x = 397,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,978.01/836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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