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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836, 1,153.61 and 462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836, 1,153.61 and 462.95 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 1,153.61 = 462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/1,153.61 = 462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 1,153.61 × 462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 534,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,063.75/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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