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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,256.35 and 426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,256.35 and 426.49 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,256.35 = 426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,256.35 = 426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,256.35 × 426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 535,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,818.06/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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