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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.48, 1,252.50 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.48, 1,252.50 and 424.72 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.48 : 1,252.50 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.48/1,252.50 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.48x = 1,252.50 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.48x = 531,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,961.80/835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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