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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,250.64 and 422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,250.64 and 422.93 is: 634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,250.64 = 422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,250.64 = 422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,250.64 × 422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 528,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,933.18/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.21

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