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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.95, 1,155.87 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.95, 1,155.87 and 588.80 is: 812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.95 : 1,155.87 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.95/1,155.87 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.95x = 1,155.87 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.95x = 680,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,579.15/837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.20

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