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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.92, 1,255.26 and 620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.92, 1,255.26 and 620.84 is: 930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.92 : 1,255.26 = 620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.92/1,255.26 = 620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.92x = 1,255.26 × 620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.92x = 779,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,315.62/837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.06

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