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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.81, 1,256.72 and 784.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.81, 1,256.72 and 784.35 is: 1,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.81 : 1,256.72 = 784.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.81/1,256.72 = 784.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.81x = 1,256.72 × 784.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.81x = 985,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,704.41/837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.53

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