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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.15, 1,252.76 and 544.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.15, 1,252.76 and 544.47 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.15 : 1,252.76 = 544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.15/1,252.76 = 544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.15x = 1,252.76 × 544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.15x = 682,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,087.51/837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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