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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.23, 1,155.38 and 505.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.23, 1,155.38 and 505.59 is: 697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.23 : 1,155.38 = 505.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.23/1,155.38 = 505.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.23x = 1,155.38 × 505.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.23x = 584,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,149.84/837.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.72

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