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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.55, 1,154.52 and 463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.55, 1,154.52 and 463.65 is: 639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.55 : 1,154.52 = 463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.55/1,154.52 = 463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.55x = 1,154.52 × 463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.55x = 535,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,293.20/836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.88

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