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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,255.50 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,255.50 and 324 is: 486

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,255.50 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,255.50 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,255.50 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 406,782
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,782/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486

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