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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.40, 1,255.23 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.40, 1,255.23 and 545.08 is: 817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.40 : 1,255.23 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.40/1,255.23 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.40x = 1,255.23 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.40x = 684,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,200.77/837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.05

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