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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.70, 1,153.28 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.70, 1,153.28 and 462.72 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.70 : 1,153.28 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.70/1,153.28 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.70x = 1,153.28 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.70x = 533,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,645.72/835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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