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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.87, 1,150.77 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.87, 1,150.77 and 460.86 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.87 : 1,150.77 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.87/1,150.77 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.87x = 1,150.77 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.87x = 530,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,343.86/833.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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