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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.90, 1,253.88 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.90, 1,253.88 and 545.22 is: 815.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.90 : 1,253.88 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.90/1,253.88 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.90x = 1,253.88 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.90x = 683,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,640.45/837.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.90

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