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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,257.24 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,257.24 and 405.20 is: 608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,257.24 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,257.24 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,257.24 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 509,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,433.65/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.15

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