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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.36, 1,152.52 and 640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.36, 1,152.52 and 640.27 is: 884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.36 : 1,152.52 = 640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.36/1,152.52 = 640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.36x = 1,152.52 × 640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.36x = 737,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,923.98/834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.42

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