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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.19, 1,255.89 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.19, 1,255.89 and 317.48 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.19 : 1,255.89 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.19/1,255.89 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.19x = 1,255.89 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.19x = 398,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,719.96/837.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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