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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.72, 1,255.23 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.72, 1,255.23 and 512.10 is: 767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.72 : 1,255.23 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.72/1,255.23 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.72x = 1,255.23 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.72x = 642,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,803.28/837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.32

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