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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.19, 1,152.54 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.19, 1,152.54 and 462.16 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.19 : 1,152.54 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.19/1,152.54 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.19x = 1,152.54 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.19x = 532,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,651.54/835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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