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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.25, 1,152.69 and 486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.25, 1,152.69 and 486.05 is: 670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.25 : 1,152.69 = 486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.25/1,152.69 = 486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.25x = 1,152.69 × 486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.25x = 560,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,264.97/835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.78

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