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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.78, 1,153.32 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.78, 1,153.32 and 486.52 is: 671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.78 : 1,153.32 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.78/1,153.32 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.78x = 1,153.32 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.78x = 561,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,113.25/835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.36

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