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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.31, 1,152.69 and 485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.31, 1,152.69 and 485.93 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.31 : 1,152.69 = 485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.31/1,152.69 = 485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.31x = 1,152.69 × 485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.31x = 560,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,126.65/835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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