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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.01, 1,253.79 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.01, 1,253.79 and 425.34 is: 637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.01 : 1,253.79 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.01/1,253.79 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.01x = 1,253.79 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.01x = 533,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,287.04/836.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.90

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