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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.61, 1,153.01 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.61, 1,153.01 and 499.41 is: 689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.61 : 1,153.01 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.61/1,153.01 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.61x = 1,153.01 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.61x = 575,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,825.97/835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.11

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