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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.22, 1,153.68 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.22, 1,153.68 and 481.92 is: 664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.22 : 1,153.68 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.22/1,153.68 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.22x = 1,153.68 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.22x = 555,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,975.33/836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.86

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