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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.94, 1,154.99 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.94, 1,154.99 and 463.94 is: 640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.94 : 1,154.99 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.94/1,154.99 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.94x = 1,154.99 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.94x = 535,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,842.53/836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.24

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