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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,256.74 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,256.74 and 427 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,256.74 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,256.74 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,256.74 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 536,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,627.98/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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