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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,154.76 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,154.76 and 463.84 is: 640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,154.76 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,154.76 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,154.76 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 535,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,621.86/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.03

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