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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.89, 1,251.50 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.89, 1,251.50 and 424.14 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.89 : 1,251.50 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.89/1,251.50 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.89x = 1,251.50 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.89x = 530,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,811.21/835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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