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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.48, 1,253.58 and 575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.48, 1,253.58 and 575.96 is: 862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.48 : 1,253.58 = 575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.48/1,253.58 = 575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.48x = 1,253.58 × 575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.48x = 722,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,011.94/837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.12

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