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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.83, 1,256.96 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.83, 1,256.96 and 375.71 is: 563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.83 : 1,256.96 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.83/1,256.96 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.83x = 1,256.96 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.83x = 472,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,244.28/837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.66

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