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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,255.92 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,255.92 and 548.88 is: 822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.84 : 1,255.92 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.84/1,255.92 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.84x = 1,255.92 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.84x = 689,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,349.37/837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.77

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