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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,256.75 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,256.75 and 318.02 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,256.75 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,256.75 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,256.75 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 399,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,663.76/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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