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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.24, 1,155.51 and 505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.24, 1,155.51 and 505.68 is: 697.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.24 : 1,155.51 = 505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.24/1,155.51 = 505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.24x = 1,155.51 × 505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.24x = 584,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,318.30/837.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.91

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