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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.56, 1,254.27 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.56, 1,254.27 and 402.02 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.56 : 1,254.27 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.56/1,254.27 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.56x = 1,254.27 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.56x = 504,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,241.63/834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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