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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.51, 1,155.77 and 483.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.51, 1,155.77 and 483.51 is: 667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.51 : 1,155.77 = 483.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.51/1,155.77 = 483.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.51x = 1,155.77 × 483.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.51x = 558,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,826.35/837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.25

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