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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.89, 1,154.78 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.89, 1,154.78 and 482.78 is: 666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.89 : 1,154.78 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.89/1,154.78 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.89x = 1,154.78 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.89x = 557,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,508.78/836.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.17

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