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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,255.11 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,255.11 and 512.34 is: 767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,255.11 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,255.11 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,255.11 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 643,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,043.06/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.39

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