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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,152.36 and 485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,152.36 and 485.74 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,152.36 = 485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,152.36 = 485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,152.36 × 485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 559,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,747.35/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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