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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.23, 1,152.54 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.23, 1,152.54 and 481.22 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.23 : 1,152.54 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.23/1,152.54 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.23x = 1,152.54 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.23x = 554,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,619.54/835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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