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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.98, 1,254 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.98, 1,254 and 423.96 is: 635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.98 : 1,254 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.98/1,254 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.98x = 1,254 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.98x = 531,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,645.84/835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.96

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