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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.69, 1,256.81 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.69, 1,256.81 and 404.88 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.69 : 1,256.81 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.69/1,256.81 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.69x = 1,256.81 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.69x = 508,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,855.21/837.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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