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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.91, 1,154.84 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.91, 1,154.84 and 482.90 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.91 : 1,154.84 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.91/1,154.84 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.91x = 1,154.84 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.91x = 557,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,664.05/836.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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