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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,252.85 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,252.85 and 424.32 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,252.85 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,252.85 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,252.85 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 531,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,609.31/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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