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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.65, 1,155.97 and 505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.65, 1,155.97 and 505.99 is: 698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.65 : 1,155.97 = 505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.65/1,155.97 = 505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.65x = 1,155.97 × 505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.65x = 584,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,911.34/837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.27

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