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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.16, 1,154.98 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.16, 1,154.98 and 469.16 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.16 : 1,154.98 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.16/1,154.98 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.16x = 1,154.98 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.16x = 541,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,870.42/837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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