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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,256.32 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,256.32 and 317.40 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,256.32 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,256.32 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,256.32 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 398,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,752.22/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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