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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.03, 1,154.02 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.03, 1,154.02 and 486.71 is: 671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.03 : 1,154.02 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.03/1,154.02 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.03x = 1,154.02 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.03x = 561,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,670.64/836.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.83

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