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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.01, 1,152.11 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.01, 1,152.11 and 503.45 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.01 : 1,152.11 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.01/1,152.11 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.01x = 1,152.11 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.01x = 580,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,025.28/835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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