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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.93, 1,254.83 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.93, 1,254.83 and 402.39 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.93 : 1,254.83 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.93/1,254.83 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.93x = 1,254.83 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.93x = 504,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,931.04/834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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