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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.03, 1,152.38 and 503.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.03, 1,152.38 and 503.57 is: 694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.03 : 1,152.38 = 503.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.03/1,152.38 = 503.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.03x = 1,152.38 × 503.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.03x = 580,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,298.82/835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.95

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