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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.16, 1,152.50 and 462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.16, 1,152.50 and 462.10 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.16 : 1,152.50 = 462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.16/1,152.50 = 462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.16x = 1,152.50 × 462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.16x = 532,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,570.25/835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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