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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.78, 1,257.09 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.78, 1,257.09 and 375.89 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.78 : 1,257.09 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.78/1,257.09 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.78x = 1,257.09 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.78x = 472,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,529.05/837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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