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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.37, 1,152.88 and 462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.37, 1,152.88 and 462.37 is: 638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.37 : 1,152.88 = 462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.37/1,152.88 = 462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.37x = 1,152.88 × 462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.37x = 533,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,057.13/835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.11

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