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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,251.28 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,251.28 and 423.24 is: 633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,251.28 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,251.28 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,251.28 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 529,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,591.75/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.97

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