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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.89, 1,256.91 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.89, 1,256.91 and 475.01 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.89 : 1,256.91 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.89/1,256.91 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.89x = 1,256.91 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.89x = 597,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,044.82/837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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