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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.35, 1,256.31 and 404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.35, 1,256.31 and 404.21 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.35 : 1,256.31 = 404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.35/1,256.31 = 404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.35x = 1,256.31 × 404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.35x = 507,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,813.07/837.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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