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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,153.35 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,153.35 and 486.36 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,153.35 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,153.35 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,153.35 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 560,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,943.31/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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