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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.12, 1,152.62 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.12, 1,152.62 and 481.02 is: 663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.12 : 1,152.62 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.12/1,152.62 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.12x = 1,152.62 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.12x = 554,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,433.27/835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.90

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