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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.20, 1,155.30 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.20, 1,155.30 and 588.62 is: 812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.20 : 1,155.30 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.20/1,155.30 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.20x = 1,155.30 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.20x = 680,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,032.69/837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.27

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