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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.72, 1,254 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.72, 1,254 and 425.13 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.72 : 1,254 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.72/1,254 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.72x = 1,254 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.72x = 533,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,113.02/836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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