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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.70, 1,256.65 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.70, 1,256.65 and 350.75 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.70 : 1,256.65 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.70/1,256.65 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.70x = 1,256.65 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.70x = 440,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,772.25/837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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