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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.72, 1,154.57 and 463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.72, 1,154.57 and 463.67 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.72 : 1,154.57 = 463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.72/1,154.57 = 463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.72x = 1,154.57 × 463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.72x = 535,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,334.86/836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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