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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.49, 1,254.78 and 425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.49, 1,254.78 and 425.51 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.49 : 1,254.78 = 425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.49/1,254.78 = 425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.49x = 1,254.78 × 425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.49x = 533,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,919.31/836.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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