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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.06, 1,253.55 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.06, 1,253.55 and 425.58 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.06 : 1,253.55 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.06/1,253.55 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.06x = 1,253.55 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.06x = 533,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,485.81/837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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