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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.26, 1,252.44 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.26, 1,252.44 and 424.14 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.26 : 1,252.44 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.26/1,252.44 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.26x = 1,252.44 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.26x = 531,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,209.90/835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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