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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,153.14 and 481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,153.14 and 481.58 is: 664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,153.14 = 481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,153.14 = 481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,153.14 × 481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 555,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,329.16/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.52

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