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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.49, 1,257.45 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.49, 1,257.45 and 511.87 is: 768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.49 : 1,257.45 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.49/1,257.45 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.49x = 1,257.45 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.49x = 643,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,650.93/837.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.55

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