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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.65, 1,252.94 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.65, 1,252.94 and 424.22 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.65 : 1,252.94 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.65/1,252.94 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.65x = 1,252.94 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.65x = 531,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,518.52/835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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