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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.80, 1,254.11 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.80, 1,254.11 and 424.94 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.80 : 1,254.11 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.80/1,254.11 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.80x = 1,254.11 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.80x = 532,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,913.11/835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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