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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.62, 1,254.80 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.62, 1,254.80 and 405.08 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.62 : 1,254.80 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.62/1,254.80 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.62x = 1,254.80 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.62x = 508,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,289.12/837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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