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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,255.70 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,255.70 and 317.54 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,255.70 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,255.70 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,255.70 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 398,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,727.11/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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