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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.60, 1,255.63 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.60, 1,255.63 and 528.54 is: 792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.60 : 1,255.63 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.60/1,255.63 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.60x = 1,255.63 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.60x = 663,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,644.40/837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.32

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