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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.79, 1,257.12 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.79, 1,257.12 and 375.90 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.79 : 1,257.12 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.79/1,257.12 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.79x = 1,257.12 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.79x = 472,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,551.41/837.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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