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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.09, 1,152.80 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.09, 1,152.80 and 499.11 is: 688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.09 : 1,152.80 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.09/1,152.80 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.09x = 1,152.80 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.09x = 575,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,371.51/835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.99

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