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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.50, 1,153.11 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.50, 1,153.11 and 481.50 is: 664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.50 : 1,153.11 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.50/1,153.11 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.50x = 1,153.11 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.50x = 555,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,222.47/835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.54

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