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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.33, 1,154.06 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.33, 1,154.06 and 482.08 is: 665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.33 : 1,154.06 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.33/1,154.06 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.33x = 1,154.06 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.33x = 556,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,345.35/836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.23

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