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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.87, 1,255.77 and 607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.87, 1,255.77 and 607.54 is: 910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.87 : 1,255.77 = 607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.87/1,255.77 = 607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.87x = 1,255.77 × 607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.87x = 762,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,930.51/837.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.56

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