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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.89, 1,256.84 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.89, 1,256.84 and 375.44 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.89 : 1,256.84 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.89/1,256.84 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.89x = 1,256.84 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.89x = 471,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,862.31/837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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