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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.60, 1,256.40 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.60, 1,256.40 and 562.20 is: 843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.60 : 1,256.40 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.60/1,256.40 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.60x = 1,256.40 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.60x = 706,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,348.08/837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.30

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