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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.41, 1,153.02 and 499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.41, 1,153.02 and 499.39 is: 689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.41 : 1,153.02 = 499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.41/1,153.02 = 499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.41x = 1,153.02 × 499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.41x = 575,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,806.66/835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.25

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