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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.84, 1,154.82 and 482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.84, 1,154.82 and 482.76 is: 666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.84 : 1,154.82 = 482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.84/1,154.82 = 482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.84x = 1,154.82 × 482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.84x = 557,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,492.72/836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.19

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