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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.26, 1,154.02 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.26, 1,154.02 and 468.26 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.26 : 1,154.02 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.26/1,154.02 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.26x = 1,154.02 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.26x = 540,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,381.41/836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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