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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,153.77 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,153.77 and 463.05 is: 639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,153.77 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,153.77 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,153.77 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 534,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,253.20/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.03

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