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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,152.87 and 499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,152.87 and 499.35 is: 689.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,152.87 = 499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,152.87 = 499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,152.87 × 499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 575,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,685.63/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.08

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