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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.12, 1,257.28 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.12, 1,257.28 and 593.92 is: 892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.12 : 1,257.28 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.12/1,257.28 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.12x = 1,257.28 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.12x = 746,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,723.74/837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.02

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