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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,152.96 and 486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,152.96 and 486.08 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,152.96 = 486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,152.96 = 486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,152.96 × 486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 560,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,430.80/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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