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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,153.22 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,153.22 and 499.36 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,153.22 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,153.22 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,153.22 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 575,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,870.88/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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