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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.28, 1,257.36 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.28, 1,257.36 and 497.44 is: 747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.28 : 1,257.36 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.28/1,257.36 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.28x = 1,257.36 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.28x = 625,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,461.16/837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.02

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