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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.53, 1,256.49 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.53, 1,256.49 and 426.68 is: 640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.53 : 1,256.49 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.53/1,256.49 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.53x = 1,256.49 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.53x = 536,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,112.87/837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.12

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