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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.03, 1,255.83 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.03, 1,255.83 and 590.25 is: 885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.03 : 1,255.83 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.03/1,255.83 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.03x = 1,255.83 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.03x = 741,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,253.66/837.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.58

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