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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,250.84 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,250.84 and 423.73 is: 634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,250.84 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,250.84 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,250.84 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 530,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,021.06/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.40

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