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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.41, 1,256.49 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.41, 1,256.49 and 426.33 is: 639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.41 : 1,256.49 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.41/1,256.49 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.41x = 1,256.49 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.41x = 535,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,679.38/837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.69

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