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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,152.52 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,152.52 and 481.16 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,152.52 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,152.52 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,152.52 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 554,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,546.52/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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