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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.45, 1,256.13 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.45, 1,256.13 and 403.29 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.45 : 1,256.13 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.45/1,256.13 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.45x = 1,256.13 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.45x = 506,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,584.67/837.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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