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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.61, 1,256.28 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.61, 1,256.28 and 528.52 is: 792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.61 : 1,256.28 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.61/1,256.28 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.61x = 1,256.28 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.61x = 663,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,969.11/837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.69

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