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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.25, 1,152.63 and 462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.25, 1,152.63 and 462.25 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.25 : 1,152.63 = 462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.25/1,152.63 = 462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.25x = 1,152.63 × 462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.25x = 532,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,800.34/835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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