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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.05, 1,253.34 and 424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.05, 1,253.34 and 424.63 is: 636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.05 : 1,253.34 = 424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.05/1,253.34 = 424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.05x = 1,253.34 × 424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.05x = 532,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,205.76/836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.57

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