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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,155.13 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,155.13 and 464.06 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,155.13 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,155.13 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,155.13 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 536,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,049.63/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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