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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.50, 1,255.64 and 317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.50, 1,255.64 and 317.47 is: 475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.50 : 1,255.64 = 317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.50/1,255.64 = 317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.50x = 1,255.64 × 317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.50x = 398,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,625.69/837.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.97

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