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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.88, 1,256.10 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.88, 1,256.10 and 405.34 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.88 : 1,256.10 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.88/1,256.10 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.88x = 1,256.10 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.88x = 509,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,147.57/837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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