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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.91, 1,256.49 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.91, 1,256.49 and 447.82 is: 671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.91 : 1,256.49 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.91/1,256.49 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.91x = 1,256.49 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.91x = 562,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,681.35/837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.53

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