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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.04, 1,255.34 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.04, 1,255.34 and 317.02 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.04 : 1,255.34 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.04/1,255.34 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.04x = 1,255.34 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.04x = 397,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,967.89/837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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