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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,154.23 and 482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,154.23 and 482.29 is: 665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,154.23 = 482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,154.23 = 482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,154.23 × 482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 556,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,669.50/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.47

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