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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,153.92 and 463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,153.92 and 463.17 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,153.92 = 463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,153.92 = 463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,153.92 × 463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 534,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,461.13/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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