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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.13, 1,152.56 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.13, 1,152.56 and 481.06 is: 663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.13 : 1,152.56 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.13/1,152.56 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.13x = 1,152.56 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.13x = 554,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,450.51/835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.91

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