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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.09, 1,251.86 and 720.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.09, 1,251.86 and 720.45 is: 1,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.09 : 1,251.86 = 720.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.09/1,251.86 = 720.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.09x = 1,251.86 × 720.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.09x = 901,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,898.93/837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.42

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