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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.95, 1,152.15 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.95, 1,152.15 and 461.93 is: 637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.95 : 1,152.15 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.95/1,152.15 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.95x = 1,152.15 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.95x = 532,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,206.89/834.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.42

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