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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.18, 1,255.02 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.18, 1,255.02 and 316.82 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.18 : 1,255.02 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.18/1,255.02 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.18x = 1,255.02 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.18x = 397,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,609.95/837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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