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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.72, 1,151.86 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.72, 1,151.86 and 461.72 is: 637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.72 : 1,151.86 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.72/1,151.86 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.72x = 1,151.86 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.72x = 531,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,836.80/834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.14

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