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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.13, 1,152.48 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.13, 1,152.48 and 485.88 is: 670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.13 : 1,152.48 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.13/1,152.48 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.13x = 1,152.48 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.13x = 559,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,966.98/835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.51

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