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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.86, 1,153.56 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.86, 1,153.56 and 486.66 is: 671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.86 : 1,153.56 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.86/1,153.56 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.86x = 1,153.56 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.86x = 561,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,391.51/835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.63

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