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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.13, 1,153.80 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.13, 1,153.80 and 486.75 is: 671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.13 : 1,153.80 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.13/1,153.80 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.13x = 1,153.80 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.13x = 561,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,612.15/836.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.68

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