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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.07, 1,153.56 and 486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.07, 1,153.56 and 486.55 is: 671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.07 : 1,153.56 = 486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.07/1,153.56 = 486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.07x = 1,153.56 × 486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.07x = 561,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,264.62/836.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.31

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