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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,152.80 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,152.80 and 481.44 is: 664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,152.80 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,152.80 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,152.80 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 555,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,004.03/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.23

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