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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.36, 1,154.09 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.36, 1,154.09 and 482.22 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.36 : 1,154.09 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.36/1,154.09 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.36x = 1,154.09 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.36x = 556,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,522.87/836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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