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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.76, 1,150.52 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.76, 1,150.52 and 460.72 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.76 : 1,150.52 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.76/1,150.52 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.76x = 1,150.52 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.76x = 530,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,067.57/833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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