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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.59, 1,256.40 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.59, 1,256.40 and 404.64 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.59 : 1,256.40 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.59/1,256.40 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.59x = 1,256.40 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.59x = 508,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,389.70/837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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