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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.40, 1,251.42 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.40, 1,251.42 and 423.96 is: 635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.40 : 1,251.42 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.40/1,251.42 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.40x = 1,251.42 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.40x = 530,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,552.02/835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.09

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