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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,152.18 and 461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,152.18 and 461.91 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,152.18 = 461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,152.18 = 461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,152.18 × 461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 532,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,203.46/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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