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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,152.61 and 462.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,152.61 and 462.21 is: 637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,152.61 = 462.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,152.61 = 462.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,152.61 × 462.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 532,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,747.87/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.84

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