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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.61, 1,155.54 and 589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.61, 1,155.54 and 589.10 is: 812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.61 : 1,155.54 = 589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.61/1,155.54 = 589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.61x = 1,155.54 × 589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.61x = 680,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,722.84/837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.70

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