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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,152.75 and 499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,152.75 and 499.33 is: 689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,152.75 = 499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,152.75 = 499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,152.75 × 499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 575,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,602.66/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.15

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