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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.32, 1,255.79 and 524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.32, 1,255.79 and 524.81 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.32 : 1,255.79 = 524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.32/1,255.79 = 524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.32x = 1,255.79 × 524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.32x = 659,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,055.60/837.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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