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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,153.56 and 486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,153.56 and 486.82 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,153.56 = 486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,153.56 = 486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,153.56 × 486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 561,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,576.08/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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