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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,253.62 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,253.62 and 425.18 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,253.62 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,253.62 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,253.62 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 533,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,017.82/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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