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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.22, 1,153.86 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.22, 1,153.86 and 486.96 is: 671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.22 : 1,153.86 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.22/1,153.86 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.22x = 1,153.86 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.22x = 561,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,883.67/836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.93

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