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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.18, 1,256.54 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.18, 1,256.54 and 426.60 is: 640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.18 : 1,256.54 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.18/1,256.54 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.18x = 1,256.54 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.18x = 536,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,039.96/837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.29

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