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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,155.94 and 506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,155.94 and 506.01 is: 698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,155.94 = 506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,155.94 = 506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,155.94 × 506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 584,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,917.20/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.38

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