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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.17, 1,254.60 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.17, 1,254.60 and 425.82 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.17 : 1,254.60 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.17/1,254.60 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.17x = 1,254.60 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.17x = 534,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,233.77/837.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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