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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.39, 1,250.55 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.39, 1,250.55 and 423.63 is: 634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.39 : 1,250.55 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.39/1,250.55 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.39x = 1,250.55 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.39x = 529,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,770.50/834.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.92

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