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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.25, 1,154.10 and 486.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.25, 1,154.10 and 486.93 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.25 : 1,154.10 = 486.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.25/1,154.10 = 486.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.25x = 1,154.10 × 486.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.25x = 561,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,965.91/836.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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