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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,252.24 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,252.24 and 424 is: 635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,252.24 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,252.24 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,252.24 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 530,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,949.76/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.84

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