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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.58, 1,256.38 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.58, 1,256.38 and 550.84 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.58 : 1,256.38 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.58/1,256.38 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.58x = 1,256.38 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.58x = 692,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,064.36/837.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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