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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.15, 1,250.49 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.15, 1,250.49 and 423.08 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.15 : 1,250.49 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.15/1,250.49 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.15x = 1,250.49 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.15x = 529,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,057.31/834.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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