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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.39, 1,252.95 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.39, 1,252.95 and 507.12 is: 758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.39 : 1,252.95 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.39/1,252.95 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.39x = 1,252.95 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.39x = 635,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,396.00/837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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