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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.91, 1,154.90 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.91, 1,154.90 and 463.86 is: 640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.91 : 1,154.90 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.91/1,154.90 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.91x = 1,154.90 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.91x = 535,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,709.59/836.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.10

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