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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.74, 1,151.96 and 461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.74, 1,151.96 and 461.71 is: 637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.74 : 1,151.96 = 461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.74/1,151.96 = 461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.74x = 1,151.96 × 461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.74x = 531,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,874.15/834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.17

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