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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.25, 1,154.03 and 487.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.25, 1,154.03 and 487.01 is: 672.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.25 : 1,154.03 = 487.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.25/1,154.03 = 487.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.25x = 1,154.03 × 487.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.25x = 562,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,015.95/836.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.07

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