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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,253.95 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,253.95 and 425.18 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,253.95 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,253.95 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,253.95 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 533,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,156.53/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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