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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.90, 1,255.45 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.90, 1,255.45 and 403.75 is: 605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.90 : 1,255.45 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.90/1,255.45 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.90x = 1,255.45 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.90x = 506,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,887.94/836.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.67

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