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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,152.90 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,152.90 and 462.51 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,152.90 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,152.90 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,152.90 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 533,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,227.78/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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