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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,256.72 and 716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,256.72 and 716.72 is: 1,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,256.72 = 716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,256.72 = 716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,256.72 × 716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 900,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,716.36/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.25

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