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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,152.90 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,152.90 and 486.18 is: 670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,152.90 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,152.90 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,152.90 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 560,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,516.92/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.92

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