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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,253.88 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,253.88 and 507.80 is: 760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,253.88 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,253.88 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,253.88 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 636,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,723.40/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.68

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