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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.60, 1,256.94 and 702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.60, 1,256.94 and 702.24 is: 1,053.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.60 : 1,256.94 = 702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.60/1,256.94 = 702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.60x = 1,256.94 × 702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.60x = 882,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,673.55/837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.81

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