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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.78, 1,150.66 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.78, 1,150.66 and 460.76 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.78 : 1,150.66 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.78/1,150.66 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.78x = 1,150.66 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.78x = 530,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,178.10/833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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