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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.59, 1,153.19 and 486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.59, 1,153.19 and 486.25 is: 671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.59 : 1,153.19 = 486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.59/1,153.19 = 486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.59x = 1,153.19 × 486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.59x = 560,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,738.64/835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.07

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