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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.93, 1,257.41 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.93, 1,257.41 and 426.84 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.93 : 1,257.41 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.93/1,257.41 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.93x = 1,257.41 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.93x = 536,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,712.88/837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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