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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,255.70 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,255.70 and 427.02 is: 640.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,255.70 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,255.70 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,255.70 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 536,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,209.01/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.11

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