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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.33, 1,252.48 and 424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.33, 1,252.48 and 424.75 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.33 : 1,252.48 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.33/1,252.48 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.33x = 1,252.48 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.33x = 531,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,993.35/835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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