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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.08, 1,254 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.08, 1,254 and 424.72 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.08 : 1,254 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.08/1,254 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.08x = 1,254 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.08x = 532,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,598.88/836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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