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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.04, 1,256.33 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.04, 1,256.33 and 426.47 is: 640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.04 : 1,256.33 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.04/1,256.33 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.04x = 1,256.33 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.04x = 535,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,780.34/837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.09

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