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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.59, 1,155.80 and 505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.59, 1,155.80 and 505.89 is: 698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.59 : 1,155.80 = 505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.59/1,155.80 = 505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.59x = 1,155.80 × 505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.59x = 584,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,705.13/837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.08

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