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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,152.41 and 485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,152.41 and 485.73 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,152.41 = 485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,152.41 = 485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,152.41 × 485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 559,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,757.68/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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