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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.36, 1,254.24 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.36, 1,254.24 and 511.68 is: 766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.36 : 1,254.24 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.36/1,254.24 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.36x = 1,254.24 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.36x = 641,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,769.52/837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.42

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