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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.53, 1,157.10 and 708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.53, 1,157.10 and 708.74 is: 979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.53 : 1,157.10 = 708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.53/1,157.10 = 708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.53x = 1,157.10 × 708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.53x = 820,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,083.05/837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.17

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