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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.37, 1,255.56 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.37, 1,255.56 and 560.03 is: 839.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.37 : 1,255.56 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.37/1,255.56 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.37x = 1,255.56 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.37x = 703,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,156.54/837.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.72

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