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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.26, 1,254.80 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.26, 1,254.80 and 616.86 is: 924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.26 : 1,254.80 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.26/1,254.80 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.26x = 1,254.80 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.26x = 774,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,035.93/837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.49

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