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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.98, 1,155.04 and 463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.98, 1,155.04 and 463.97 is: 640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.98 : 1,155.04 = 463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.98/1,155.04 = 463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.98x = 1,155.04 × 463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.98x = 535,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,905.21/836.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.28

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