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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.55, 1,155.78 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.55, 1,155.78 and 464.50 is: 640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.55 : 1,155.78 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.55/1,155.78 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.55x = 1,155.78 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.55x = 536,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,857.49/837.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.99

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