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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.19, 1,152.45 and 499.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.19, 1,152.45 and 499.09 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.19 : 1,152.45 = 499.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.19/1,152.45 = 499.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.19x = 1,152.45 × 499.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.19x = 575,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,176.27/835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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