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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.12, 1,256.08 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.12, 1,256.08 and 512.30 is: 768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.12 : 1,256.08 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.12/1,256.08 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.12x = 1,256.08 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.12x = 643,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,489.78/837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.69

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