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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.54, 1,255.96 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.54, 1,255.96 and 425.96 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.54 : 1,255.96 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.54/1,255.96 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.54x = 1,255.96 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.54x = 534,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,981.38/836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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