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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,252.41 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,252.41 and 445.28 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,252.41 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,252.41 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,252.41 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 557,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,673.12/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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