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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,255.86 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,255.86 and 448.12 is: 672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,255.86 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,255.86 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,255.86 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 562,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,775.98/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.10

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