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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.23, 1,254.73 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.23, 1,254.73 and 374.91 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.23 : 1,254.73 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.23/1,254.73 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.23x = 1,254.73 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.23x = 470,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,408.95/837.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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