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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.46, 1,155.59 and 505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.46, 1,155.59 and 505.90 is: 698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.46 : 1,155.59 = 505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.46/1,155.59 = 505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.46x = 1,155.59 × 505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.46x = 584,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,610.45/837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.08

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