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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.63, 1,151.76 and 461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.63, 1,151.76 and 461.61 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.63 : 1,151.76 = 461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.63/1,151.76 = 461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.63x = 1,151.76 × 461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.63x = 531,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,663.93/834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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