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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.78, 1,252.38 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.78, 1,252.38 and 424.30 is: 635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.78 : 1,252.38 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.78/1,252.38 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.78x = 1,252.38 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.78x = 531,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,384.83/835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.80

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