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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,256.36 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,256.36 and 426.25 is: 639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,256.36 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,256.36 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,256.36 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 535,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,523.45/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.55

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