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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.08, 1,255.92 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.08, 1,255.92 and 426.32 is: 639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.08 : 1,255.92 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.08/1,255.92 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.08x = 1,255.92 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.08x = 535,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,423.81/837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.63

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