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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.59, 1,155.78 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.59, 1,155.78 and 506.03 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.59 : 1,155.78 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.59/1,155.78 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.59x = 1,155.78 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.59x = 584,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,853.57/837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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