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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.53, 1,153.14 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.53, 1,153.14 and 486.22 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.53 : 1,153.14 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.53/1,153.14 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.53x = 1,153.14 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.53x = 560,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,679.73/835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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