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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.24, 1,154.01 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.24, 1,154.01 and 463.25 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.24 : 1,154.01 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.24/1,154.01 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.24x = 1,154.01 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.24x = 534,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,589.36/836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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