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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.15, 1,255.64 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.15, 1,255.64 and 374.96 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.15 : 1,255.64 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.15/1,255.64 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.15x = 1,255.64 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.15x = 470,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,806.62/837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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