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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.22, 1,254.48 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.22, 1,254.48 and 511.60 is: 766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.22 : 1,254.48 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.22/1,254.48 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.22x = 1,254.48 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.22x = 641,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,791.97/837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.58

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