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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,153.61 and 463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,153.61 and 463.01 is: 638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,153.61 = 463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,153.61 = 463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,153.61 × 463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 534,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,126.62/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.89

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