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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,152.89 and 486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,152.89 and 486.13 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,152.89 = 486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,152.89 = 486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,152.89 × 486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 560,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,454.42/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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