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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.09, 1,249.30 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.09, 1,249.30 and 422.52 is: 632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.09 : 1,249.30 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.09/1,249.30 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.09x = 1,249.30 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.09x = 527,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,854.24/834.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.85

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