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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,255.39 and 317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,255.39 and 317.11 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,255.39 = 317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,255.39 = 317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,255.39 × 317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 398,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,096.72/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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