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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.59, 1,153.34 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.59, 1,153.34 and 481.56 is: 664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.59 : 1,153.34 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.59/1,153.34 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.59x = 1,153.34 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.59x = 555,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,397.48/835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.67

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