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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.85, 1,153.43 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.85, 1,153.43 and 481.82 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.85 : 1,153.43 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.85/1,153.43 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.85x = 1,153.43 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.85x = 555,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,737.47/835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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