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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.29, 1,152.54 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.29, 1,152.54 and 481.14 is: 663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.29 : 1,152.54 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.29/1,152.54 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.29x = 1,152.54 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.29x = 554,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,533.10/835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.88

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