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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.56, 1,257.78 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.56, 1,257.78 and 453.08 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.56 : 1,257.78 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.56/1,257.78 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.56x = 1,257.78 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.56x = 569,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,874.96/837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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