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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.04, 1,150.93 and 461.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.04, 1,150.93 and 461.00 is: 636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.04 : 1,150.93 = 461.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.04/1,150.93 = 461.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.04x = 1,150.93 × 461.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.04x = 530,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,572.17/834.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.15

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