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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.97, 1,255.37 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.97, 1,255.37 and 375.12 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.97 : 1,255.37 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.97/1,255.37 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.97x = 1,255.37 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.97x = 470,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,912.52/836.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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