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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.93, 1,154.97 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.93, 1,154.97 and 463.92 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.93 : 1,154.97 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.93/1,154.97 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.93x = 1,154.97 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.93x = 535,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,809.07/836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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