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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,256.31 and 563.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,256.31 and 563.61 is: 845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.84 : 1,256.31 = 563.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.84/1,256.31 = 563.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.84x = 1,256.31 × 563.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.84x = 708,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,068.88/837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.11

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