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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.85, 1,156.11 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.85, 1,156.11 and 464.80 is: 641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.85 : 1,156.11 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.85/1,156.11 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.85x = 1,156.11 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.85x = 537,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,359.93/837.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.36

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