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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.36, 1,246.50 and 797.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.36, 1,246.50 and 797.55 is: 1,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.36 : 1,246.50 = 797.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.36/1,246.50 = 797.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.36x = 1,246.50 × 797.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.36x = 994,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,146.08/837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.24

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