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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.06, 1,155.12 and 482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.06, 1,155.12 and 482.84 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.06 : 1,155.12 = 482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.06/1,155.12 = 482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.06x = 1,155.12 × 482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.06x = 557,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,742.74/837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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