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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.23, 1,152.72 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.23, 1,152.72 and 485.92 is: 670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.23 : 1,152.72 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.23/1,152.72 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.23x = 1,152.72 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.23x = 560,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,126.82/835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.63

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