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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,152.24 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,152.24 and 461.93 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,152.24 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,152.24 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,152.24 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 532,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,254.22/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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