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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.02, 1,255.01 and 374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.02, 1,255.01 and 374.71 is: 561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.02 : 1,255.01 = 374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.02/1,255.01 = 374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.02x = 1,255.01 × 374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.02x = 470,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,258.52/837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.83

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