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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.89, 1,254.50 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.89, 1,254.50 and 426.14 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.89 : 1,254.50 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.89/1,254.50 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.89x = 1,254.50 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.89x = 534,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,584.23/837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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