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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.98, 1,258.12 and 540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.98, 1,258.12 and 540.69 is: 811.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.98 : 1,258.12 = 540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.98/1,258.12 = 540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.98x = 1,258.12 × 540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.98x = 680,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,252.90/837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.78

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