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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.40, 1,253.78 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.40, 1,253.78 and 545.24 is: 816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.40 : 1,253.78 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.40/1,253.78 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.40x = 1,253.78 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.40x = 683,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,611.01/837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.35

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