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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,255.47 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,255.47 and 622.08 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,255.47 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,255.47 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,255.47 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 781,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,002.78/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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