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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.41, 1,253.88 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.41, 1,253.88 and 424.83 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.41 : 1,253.88 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.41/1,253.88 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.41x = 1,253.88 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.41x = 532,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,685.84/835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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