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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.39, 1,255.05 and 602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.39, 1,255.05 and 602.76 is: 903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.39 : 1,255.05 = 602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.39/1,255.05 = 602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.39x = 1,255.05 × 602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.39x = 756,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,493.94/837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.39

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