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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,152.67 and 486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,152.67 and 486.03 is: 670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,152.67 = 486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,152.67 = 486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,152.67 × 486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 560,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,232.20/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.68

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