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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.12, 1,255.62 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.12, 1,255.62 and 374.94 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.12 : 1,255.62 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.12/1,255.62 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.12x = 1,255.62 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.12x = 470,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,782.16/837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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