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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.15, 1,153.74 and 482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.15, 1,153.74 and 482.03 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.15 : 1,153.74 = 482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.15/1,153.74 = 482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.15x = 1,153.74 × 482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.15x = 556,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,129.72/836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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