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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.57, 1,153.07 and 467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.57, 1,153.07 and 467.57 is: 645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.57 : 1,153.07 = 467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.57/1,153.07 = 467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.57x = 1,153.07 × 467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.57x = 539,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,140.94/835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.24

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