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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,153.89 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,153.89 and 463.14 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,153.89 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,153.89 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,153.89 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 534,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,412.61/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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