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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.79, 1,250.77 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.79, 1,250.77 and 423.07 is: 633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.79 : 1,250.77 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.79/1,250.77 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.79x = 1,250.77 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.79x = 529,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,163.26/834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.89

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