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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,153.61 and 481.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,153.61 and 481.93 is: 664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,153.61 = 481.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,153.61 = 481.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,153.61 × 481.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 555,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,962.27/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.98

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