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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,155.89 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,155.89 and 459.51 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,155.89 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,155.89 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,155.89 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 531,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,143.01/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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