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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.43, 1,252.67 and 424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.43, 1,252.67 and 424.55 is: 635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.43 : 1,252.67 = 424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.43/1,252.67 = 424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.43x = 1,252.67 × 424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.43x = 531,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,814.79/836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.82

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