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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,152.78 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,152.78 and 462.34 is: 638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,152.78 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,152.78 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,152.78 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 532,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,976.31/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.04

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