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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.66, 1,154.61 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.66, 1,154.61 and 487.22 is: 672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.66 : 1,154.61 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.66/1,154.61 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.66x = 1,154.61 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.66x = 562,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,549.08/836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.37

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