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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.08, 1,155.17 and 464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.08, 1,155.17 and 464.03 is: 640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.08 : 1,155.17 = 464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.08/1,155.17 = 464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.08x = 1,155.17 × 464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.08x = 536,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,035.20/837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.37

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