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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.24, 1,255.86 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.24, 1,255.86 and 404.09 is: 606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.24 : 1,255.86 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.24/1,255.86 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.24x = 1,255.86 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.24x = 507,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,486.69/837.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.14

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