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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.10, 1,155.21 and 505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.10, 1,155.21 and 505.47 is: 697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.10 : 1,155.21 = 505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.10/1,155.21 = 505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.10x = 1,155.21 × 505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.10x = 583,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,924.00/837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.56

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