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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.28, 1,155.60 and 652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.28, 1,155.60 and 652.96 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.28 : 1,155.60 = 652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.28/1,155.60 = 652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.28x = 1,155.60 × 652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.28x = 754,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,560.58/837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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