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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.60, 1,255.14 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.60, 1,255.14 and 512.16 is: 767.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.60 : 1,255.14 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.60/1,255.14 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.60x = 1,255.14 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.60x = 642,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,832.50/837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.47

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