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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.43, 1,154.18 and 463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.43, 1,154.18 and 463.34 is: 639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.43 : 1,154.18 = 463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.43/1,154.18 = 463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.43x = 1,154.18 × 463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.43x = 534,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,773.73/836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.36

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