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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.94, 1,256.94 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.94, 1,256.94 and 403.78 is: 605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.94 : 1,256.94 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.94/1,256.94 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.94x = 1,256.94 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.94x = 507,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,527.23/837.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.68

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