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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.02, 1,255.32 and 398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.02, 1,255.32 and 398.15 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.02 : 1,255.32 = 398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.02/1,255.32 = 398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.02x = 1,255.32 × 398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.02x = 499,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,805.66/837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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