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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,152.55 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,152.55 and 481.21 is: 663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,152.55 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,152.55 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,152.55 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 554,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,613.60/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.91

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