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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.67, 1,152.03 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.67, 1,152.03 and 485.56 is: 670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.67 : 1,152.03 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.67/1,152.03 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.67x = 1,152.03 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.67x = 559,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,379.69/834.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.18

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