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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,256.02 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,256.02 and 282.15 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,256.02 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,256.02 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,256.02 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 354,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,378.35/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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