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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.20, 1,153.93 and 463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.20, 1,153.93 and 463.15 is: 639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.20 : 1,153.93 = 463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.20/1,153.93 = 463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.20x = 1,153.93 × 463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.20x = 534,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,442.68/836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.13

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