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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.64, 1,254.78 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.64, 1,254.78 and 426.76 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.64 : 1,254.78 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.64/1,254.78 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.64x = 1,254.78 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.64x = 535,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,489.91/837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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