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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.66, 1,254.30 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.66, 1,254.30 and 700.32 is: 1,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.66 : 1,254.30 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.66/1,254.30 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.66x = 1,254.30 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.66x = 878,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,411.38/837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.65

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