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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.05, 1,251.84 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.05, 1,251.84 and 423.63 is: 635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.05 : 1,251.84 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.05/1,251.84 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.05x = 1,251.84 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.05x = 530,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,316.98/835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.07

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