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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.80, 1,154.75 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.80, 1,154.75 and 463.79 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.80 : 1,154.75 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.80/1,154.75 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.80x = 1,154.75 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.80x = 535,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,562.07/836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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