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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.07, 1,252.74 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.07, 1,252.74 and 424.04 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.07 : 1,252.74 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.07/1,252.74 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.07x = 1,252.74 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.07x = 531,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,211.87/835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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