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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.90, 1,256.95 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.90, 1,256.95 and 404.75 is: 607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.90 : 1,256.95 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.90/1,256.95 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.90x = 1,256.95 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.90x = 508,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,750.51/837.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.17

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