Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,155.06 and 469
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 837, 1,155.06 and 469 is: 647.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837 : 1,155.06 = 469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837/1,155.06 = 469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837x = 1,155.06 × 469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837x = 541,723.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,723.14/837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647.22
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