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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.29, 1,154.14 and 463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.29, 1,154.14 and 463.29 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.29 : 1,154.14 = 463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.29/1,154.14 = 463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.29x = 1,154.14 × 463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.29x = 534,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,696.03/836.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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