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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.07, 1,153.90 and 482.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.07, 1,153.90 and 482.00 is: 665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.07 : 1,153.90 = 482.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.07/1,153.90 = 482.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.07x = 1,153.90 × 482.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.07x = 556,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,178.41/836.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.23

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