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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,152.54 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,152.54 and 462.14 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,152.54 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,152.54 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,152.54 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 532,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,634.84/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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