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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,256.02 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,256.02 and 426.20 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,256.02 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,256.02 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,256.02 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 535,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,308.38/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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