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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.92, 1,156.23 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.92, 1,156.23 and 464.81 is: 641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.92 : 1,156.23 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.92/1,156.23 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.92x = 1,156.23 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.92x = 537,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,425.71/837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.38

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