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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.73, 1,254.50 and 528.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.73, 1,254.50 and 528.65 is: 791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.73 : 1,254.50 = 528.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.73/1,254.50 = 528.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.73x = 1,254.50 × 528.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.73x = 663,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,191.43/837.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.65

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