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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.57, 1,155.48 and 589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.57, 1,155.48 and 589.05 is: 812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.57 : 1,155.48 = 589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.57/1,155.48 = 589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.57x = 1,155.48 × 589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.57x = 680,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,635.49/837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.63

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