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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.98, 1,254.90 and 577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.98, 1,254.90 and 577.25 is: 864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.98 : 1,254.90 = 577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.98/1,254.90 = 577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.98x = 1,254.90 × 577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.98x = 724,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,391.03/837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.45

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