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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,155.06 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,155.06 and 527.04 is: 727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,155.06 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,155.06 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,155.06 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 608,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,762.82/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.32

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