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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.89, 1,250.00 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.89, 1,250.00 and 423.14 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.89 : 1,250.00 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.89/1,250.00 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.89x = 1,250.00 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.89x = 528,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,918.22/834.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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