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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,256.55 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,256.55 and 375.36 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.84 : 1,256.55 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.84/1,256.55 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.84x = 1,256.55 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.84x = 471,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,658.61/837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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