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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.84, 1,255.42 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.84, 1,255.42 and 425.80 is: 638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.84 : 1,255.42 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.84/1,255.42 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.84x = 1,255.42 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.84x = 534,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,557.84/836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.78

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