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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.07, 1,151.03 and 461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.07, 1,151.03 and 461.05 is: 636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.07 : 1,151.03 = 461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.07/1,151.03 = 461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.07x = 1,151.03 × 461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.07x = 530,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,682.38/834.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.26

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