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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.94, 1,152.11 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.94, 1,152.11 and 461.93 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.94 : 1,152.11 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.94/1,152.11 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.94x = 1,152.11 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.94x = 532,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,191.86/834.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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