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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.79, 1,255.78 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.79, 1,255.78 and 374.93 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.79 : 1,255.78 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.79/1,255.78 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.79x = 1,255.78 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.79x = 470,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,829.60/837.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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