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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.92, 1,154.96 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.92, 1,154.96 and 463.91 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.92 : 1,154.96 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.92/1,154.96 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.92x = 1,154.96 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.92x = 535,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,793.08/836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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