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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.91, 1,156.31 and 464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.91, 1,156.31 and 464.93 is: 641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.91 : 1,156.31 = 464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.91/1,156.31 = 464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.91x = 1,156.31 × 464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.91x = 537,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,595.10/837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.59

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