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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.85, 1,256.81 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.85, 1,256.81 and 375.54 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.85 : 1,256.81 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.85/1,256.81 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.85x = 1,256.81 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.85x = 471,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,982.43/837.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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