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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.09, 1,152.51 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.09, 1,152.51 and 481.02 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.09 : 1,152.51 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.09/1,152.51 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.09x = 1,152.51 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.09x = 554,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,380.36/835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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