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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,153.62 and 486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,153.62 and 486.50 is: 671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,153.62 = 486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,153.62 = 486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,153.62 × 486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 561,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,236.13/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.43

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