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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.44, 1,256.93 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.44, 1,256.93 and 426.86 is: 640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.44 : 1,256.93 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.44/1,256.93 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.44x = 1,256.93 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.44x = 536,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,524.72/837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.68

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