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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.21, 1,255.60 and 446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.21, 1,255.60 and 446.86 is: 670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.21 : 1,255.60 = 446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.21/1,255.60 = 446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.21x = 1,255.60 × 446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.21x = 561,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,077.42/837.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.18

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