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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,151.82 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,151.82 and 503.12 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,151.82 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,151.82 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,151.82 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 579,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,506.56/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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