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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,155.03 and 464.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,155.03 and 464.00 is: 640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,155.03 = 464.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,155.03 = 464.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,155.03 × 464.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 535,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,928.14/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.30

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