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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.22, 1,256.37 and 774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.22, 1,256.37 and 774.46 is: 1,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.22 : 1,256.37 = 774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.22/1,256.37 = 774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.22x = 1,256.37 × 774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.22x = 973,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,008.31/837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.19

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