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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.99, 1,257.03 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.99, 1,257.03 and 317.88 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.99 : 1,257.03 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.99/1,257.03 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.99x = 1,257.03 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.99x = 399,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,584.70/837.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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