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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.87, 1,153.49 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.87, 1,153.49 and 462.86 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.87 : 1,153.49 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.87/1,153.49 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.87x = 1,153.49 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.87x = 533,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,909.72/835.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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