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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.30, 1,254.60 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.30, 1,254.60 and 528.60 is: 792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.30 : 1,254.60 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.30/1,254.60 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.30x = 1,254.60 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.30x = 663,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,181.56/837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.05

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