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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.61, 1,155.87 and 464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.61, 1,155.87 and 464.59 is: 641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.61 : 1,155.87 = 464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.61/1,155.87 = 464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.61x = 1,155.87 × 464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.61x = 536,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,997.54/837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.11

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