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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.09, 1,256.04 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.09, 1,256.04 and 577.48 is: 866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.09 : 1,256.04 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.09/1,256.04 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.09x = 1,256.04 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.09x = 725,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,337.98/837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.50

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