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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.28, 1,155.60 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.28, 1,155.60 and 615.68 is: 849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.28 : 1,155.60 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.28/1,155.60 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.28x = 1,155.60 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.28x = 711,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,479.81/837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.75

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