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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.61, 1,251.87 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.61, 1,251.87 and 424.32 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.61 : 1,251.87 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.61/1,251.87 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.61x = 1,251.87 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.61x = 531,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,193.48/835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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