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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,152.92 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,152.92 and 499.32 is: 689.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,152.92 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,152.92 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,152.92 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 575,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,677.26/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.16

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