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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,152.59 and 485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,152.59 and 485.79 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,152.59 = 485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,152.59 = 485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,152.59 × 485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 559,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,916.70/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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