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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.93, 1,250.60 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.93, 1,250.60 and 423.09 is: 633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.93 : 1,250.60 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.93/1,250.60 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.93x = 1,250.60 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.93x = 529,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,114.24/834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.72

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