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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.07, 1,254.15 and 511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.07, 1,254.15 and 511.72 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.07 : 1,254.15 = 511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.07/1,254.15 = 511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.07x = 1,254.15 × 511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.07x = 641,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,770.50/837.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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