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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.45, 1,252.33 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.45, 1,252.33 and 424.10 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.45 : 1,252.33 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.45/1,252.33 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.45x = 1,252.33 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.45x = 531,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,115.22/835.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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