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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,154.39 and 482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,154.39 and 482.51 is: 665.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,154.39 = 482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,154.39 = 482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,154.39 × 482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 556,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,998.70/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.86

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