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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.07, 1,152.44 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.07, 1,152.44 and 481.08 is: 663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.07 : 1,152.44 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.07/1,152.44 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.07x = 1,152.44 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.07x = 554,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,419.02/835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.92

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