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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.01, 1,253.48 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.01, 1,253.48 and 425.66 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.01 : 1,253.48 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.01/1,253.48 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.01x = 1,253.48 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.01x = 533,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,547.90/836.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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