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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.01, 1,253.18 and 425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.01, 1,253.18 and 425.26 is: 636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.01 : 1,253.18 = 425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.01/1,253.18 = 425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.01x = 1,253.18 × 425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.01x = 532,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,927.33/837.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.70

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