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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.26, 1,255.99 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.26, 1,255.99 and 404.31 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.26 : 1,255.99 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.26/1,255.99 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.26x = 1,255.99 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.26x = 507,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,809.32/837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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