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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.91, 1,255.41 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.91, 1,255.41 and 425.55 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.91 : 1,255.41 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.91/1,255.41 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.91x = 1,255.41 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.91x = 534,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,239.73/836.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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