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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.89, 1,153.52 and 462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.89, 1,153.52 and 462.89 is: 638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.89 : 1,153.52 = 462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.89/1,153.52 = 462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.89x = 1,153.52 × 462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.89x = 533,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,950.63/835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.78

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