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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.98, 1,255.82 and 632.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.98, 1,255.82 and 632.38 is: 947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.98 : 1,255.82 = 632.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.98/1,255.82 = 632.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.98x = 1,255.82 × 632.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.98x = 794,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,155.45/837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.70

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