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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.63, 1,153.06 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.63, 1,153.06 and 481.56 is: 664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.63 : 1,153.06 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.63/1,153.06 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.63x = 1,153.06 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.63x = 555,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,267.57/835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.49

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