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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.53, 1,250.98 and 422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.53, 1,250.98 and 422.65 is: 632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.53 : 1,250.98 = 422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.53/1,250.98 = 422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.53x = 1,250.98 × 422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.53x = 528,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,726.70/835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.80

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