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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,152.38 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,152.38 and 462.03 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,152.38 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,152.38 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,152.38 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 532,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,431.61/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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