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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.33, 1,153.92 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.33, 1,153.92 and 482.36 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.33 : 1,153.92 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.33/1,153.92 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.33x = 1,153.92 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.33x = 556,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,599.08/836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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