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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.87, 1,257.18 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.87, 1,257.18 and 375.95 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.87 : 1,257.18 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.87/1,257.18 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.87x = 1,257.18 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.87x = 472,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,630.54/837.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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