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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.15, 1,153.97 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.15, 1,153.97 and 482.09 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.15 : 1,153.97 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.15/1,153.97 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.15x = 1,153.97 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.15x = 556,311.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,311.63/836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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