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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.50, 1,153.02 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.50, 1,153.02 and 481.51 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.50 : 1,153.02 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.50/1,153.02 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.50x = 1,153.02 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.50x = 555,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,188.97/835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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