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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.17, 1,155.30 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.17, 1,155.30 and 505.54 is: 697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.17 : 1,155.30 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.17/1,155.30 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.17x = 1,155.30 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.17x = 584,044.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,044.59/837.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.64

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