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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,153.13 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,153.13 and 481.55 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,153.13 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,153.13 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,153.13 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 555,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,281.58/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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