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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.82, 1,156.15 and 464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.82, 1,156.15 and 464.79 is: 641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.82 : 1,156.15 = 464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.82/1,156.15 = 464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.82x = 1,156.15 × 464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.82x = 537,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,371.88/837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.39

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