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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.14, 1,155.34 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.14, 1,155.34 and 505.76 is: 698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.14 : 1,155.34 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.14/1,155.34 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.14x = 1,155.34 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.14x = 584,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,324.76/837.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.00

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