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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,153.85 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,153.85 and 587.55 is: 809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,153.85 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,153.85 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,153.85 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 677,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,944.57/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.97

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