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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,253.14 and 424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,253.14 and 424.06 is: 636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,253.14 = 424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,253.14 = 424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,253.14 × 424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 531,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,406.55/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.16

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