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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.64, 1,155.72 and 506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.64, 1,155.72 and 506.08 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.64 : 1,155.72 = 506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.64/1,155.72 = 506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.64x = 1,155.72 × 506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.64x = 584,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,886.78/837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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