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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.15, 1,255.83 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.15, 1,255.83 and 404 is: 606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.15 : 1,255.83 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.15/1,255.83 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.15x = 1,255.83 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.15x = 507,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,353.30/837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.05

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